Nylon sampling swabs have many advantages over swabs made of other materials. Here is a detailed introduction:

In terms of sample collection

• Efficient adsorption: Nylon fiber has a special villous structure. Its surface area is larger than that of other materials, which can increase the contact area with the sample and thus adsorb samples such as microorganisms, cells, and viruses more efficiently. For example, in nucleic acid detection of COVID-19, the adsorption efficiency of nylon flocked swabs is 20%-60% higher than that of cotton swabs.
• Rapid collection: Nylon sampling swabs take less time to collect samples. Usually, it only takes 3 to 11 seconds to complete the absorption and collection of samples. While cotton swabs take as long as 15 to 120 seconds for a single sampling. In large-scale detection, it can effectively improve work efficiency.

In terms of sample release

• Complete release: After sampling, nylon swabs can release the adsorbed samples more completely into the detection reagent. The release result is stable and not affected by the dilution concentration of the reagent. For example, in a comparison test with cotton swabs, the collection and release amount of flocked nylon swabs can reach 95% of the sample, while cotton swabs are only about 20%.
• Protect sample activity: Foreign studies have found that nylon flocked swabs can increase bacterial activity by 20%-60%. It has obvious advantages in the release of cells, microorganisms, and viruses, and is more conducive to subsequent detection.

In terms of usage experience

• Soft and comfortable: Nylon fiber is soft in texture. When in contact with human skin or mucous membranes, such as sensitive parts such as the nose, throat, and cervix, it will not cause obvious discomfort and is more friendly to the sampled person.
• High safety: Swabs made of high-quality nylon materials are usually produced in strict accordance with relevant standards. They do not contain harmful substances such as DNAase, RNAase, endotoxin, and cell inhibitors, ensuring the purity and reliability of the samples and reducing potential risks to users.

In terms of product stability

• Not easy to shed debris: Compared with cotton swabs, nylon swabs will not shed debris during use, avoiding the mixing of impurities into the sample and affecting the accuracy of the detection result.
• Strong corrosion resistance: Nylon material has good corrosion resistance. Under different environmental conditions, such as different temperatures, humidities, and pH values, its performance is relatively stable and it is not easy to deteriorate or deform. It can be stored and transported for a long time.